Life with Two :)

Our Little Indian

McDonald's Birthday Party with Noah

Noah's Cousin, Riley, who helped Rory up and down the playscape the whole time!

Yummy Cake!!

So proud of her little sissy!!

This weekend we took Rylee out and about with us! On Saturday, Rylee had her first trip to the golf course. Rory and I dropped her off to spend some time with Daddy while we went to a friend's (from sunday school) birthday party. Rory was the only little friend who came so she got a lot of attention from Noah's older sister and cousins. She loved it! It was nice to get out just the two of us so I could give her some extra attention. We finished Saturday watching football at home and ordering PIZZA! On Sunday, Rylee had her first visit to church. Greg and I watched Pastor Bob preach from the cry room and we were just talking about how it seems like only yesterday we were in there rocking Rory. Time sure flies! Just listening to the worship songs and staring at her sweet face made me think of how much GOD has blessed us with our two precious girls and my sweet husband. I love our little family!

*oh yes. Friday was MOPS...and my first dilemma with two. Let's just say we were walking out to the car...Rory was pushing the stroller....we were on a hill...and Rory bolted away from me in a busy parking lot. After lots of tears (from me only..Rory thought it was hilarious)...I made the decision...RORY WILL BE WEARING THAT LEASH FOR A WHILE...and I DON'T care if I'm judged. lol.

Lovin Life....

Today was my first day SOLO...I am not going to lie, I have been very anxious about this day. But my two sweet girls AMAZE me. It has been way easier then expected. (mainly because my little Rylee Roo is a good napper) We had some sister play time from 5:30am till about 9am...and then Rylee fell asleep from 9:30-12:30...so I got to spend some much needed one on one time with Miss Rory Grace. She cuddled up in my lap and we read books watched Caillou...ate lunch together..painted. We both were in heaven. I do have this fear of giving to much attention to one child over the other...I am sure that will pass in time. FOR EXAMPLE: Yesterday I picked Rory up from school with Rylee. Rory ran out of her classroom and I began stuffing all her stuff in the stroller. Trying to get out of there as fast as possible before either one had a meltdown. No meltdowns occurred however...I realized on the way home I didn't give my little Boo a hug when she came out of the room. GUILT!!! So needless to say...I was in tears. She didn't even notice and was just so happy Rylee was there and she pushed her in the stroller out to the car. BUT OH THE MOMMY GUILT! Anywho back to today...Rory went down for a nap all by herself...(while pregnant I began napping with Rory..bad bad Mommy) and then I got to spend some alone time with Rylee. I even have time to do a blog entry...WOW! Love these two girls more than anything!! I am sure tomorrow will be a different story...or Saturday when I take both of them to a birthday party...EEEK, but as for today...IT HAS BEEN GREAT!!

Auntie Merezie and Cousin Coop come to visit!!

Coloring Time!!!

HUGS!!

Cooper is the baby whisperer!

AuntieMerezie!!

A Little Popcorn and Calliou before bed!

Reading Llama Llama Books!!

TOO MUCH CUTENESS IN THESE LAST THREE PICS...I CAN'T TAKE IT!!

Notice Rory's face and the pinching of Rylee's toes....

 

We had so much fun with Coop and Aunt Mere!! Basically...Cooper and Rory ran around like crazy children and we cuddled Rylee. Uncle Greg took Rory and Coopie to the park and then we went to church this morning. (Greg stayed with Rylee...I'm not ready to take her out into the "germ" filled world.) Greg goes back to work Tuesday...so I am sure we will be up for an outing then. Maybe to wait in the line to VOTE for our PRESIDENT can be her first public outing. Rory and I did go to Target yesterday morning and it felt so good to get out with my little boo. She was such a good girl...we were in the grocery aisle and all of a sudden she said, "I want to see the Christmas Books!" I am a sucker for CHRISTMAS and that just made my day...so of course we had to get "Clifford's First Christmas." Thank you Aunt Mere and Cousin Coop for coming to visit us!! Love yall!

More Pics from the last few days....

Our Sweet Angel

NANA!!!

SISTERS!!

Auntie LINDS!!

Love it!!!

My Two Love Bugs!

Mimi and Danny Boy! :)

Rory watching Football in Rylee's rocker! :)

Layla keeping watch :)

Donuts and Mimi go hand in hand!

Aunt JJ :)

SISTERS!!

First Bath!! She was not a fan!

Cuddle Time with Mimi :)

So excited to go to "the Jump Place!"

We are doing great at the Hammerlun House!! Rory loves her little sister and has "forgiven" Greg and I for leaving her and she is back to her "cuddly" self. Thank you so much to Nana, Papa J, Aunt Linds, and Uncle Aaron for taking care of Rory during our hospital stay. And to MIMI for coming to visit and helping out with our two girls the last few days!! So glad we have yall! More Family coming this weekend to see our new Rylee Roo!! Can't wait!

Our New Additon- Rylee Vann Hammerlun--Hospital Stay

We are so in love with our two sweet girls!! Praise God! Don't have time to write...but here are some pics from our 32 hour hospital stay!!! More pics to come!! Thanks to all who came to visit! XOXO